A&P Lead Mechanic

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM) and Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) requirements.
• Oversee maintenance production flow, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Cookordination with all departments to ensure proper workflow, sequencing, and project completion, consistent with A&P Lead responsibilities.
• Review project scope, requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Provide daily status updates to the Project Manager, reporting progress and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to allocate billable man-hours and estimate hours for non-routine tasks, ensuring customer approval.
• Monitor project progress, comparing planned vs. actual man-hours, and ensure the project stays within budget and schedule.
• Delegate tasks as needed while maintaining overall responsibility for successful project completion as an A&P Lead.
• Ensure safety standards and regulations are enforced in the work area to prevent accidents.
• Promote good housekeeping practices, fostering a safe and organized work environment.
• Verify proper tagging and storage of aircraft components and parts.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, enhancing efficiency and safety.
• Review personnel performance and aircraft progress daily, adjusting plans or schedules as needed to ensure timely task completion.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to safely drive and operate a standard shift automotive vehicle and other related equipment.
• Capable of working independently or under supervision, and supervising others within the scope of an A&P Lead.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and mathematical proficiency.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English with the capability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying technical data relevant to the position.
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred).

Education and Experience

• Must carry valid A&P License.
• 5 years of experience in Aircraft maintenance, preferably with previous A&P Lead experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated

• Protective equipment required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, breathing equipment.

Working Conditions

• The work location will include aircraft Maintenance hangars, the flightline, and Avionics shop.
• Potential hazards include exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.